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Manchester City win race for Barcelona and Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong
Another remarkable Ajax and Dutch star, Frenkie de Jong has attracted many hopeful suitors with his performances as a defensive midfielder for club and country.
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Barcelona were among the first to pursue him and even tabled a £27 million offer for him earlier in the summer, although Ajax were quick to categorically reject it. Premier League giants, Manchester United, are also believed to be extremely keen on signing the 21-year-old.
However, latest reports from The Mirror (via The Sun) claim that Manchester City haven't just emerged as favourites for de Jong, but have reportedly already won the race.
Pep Guardiola and City's hierarchy are reportedly on the verge of sealing a £61million deal for the midfielder, who is allegedly keen to play under Guardiola, having seen the Spanish tactician's way of working with young players like Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane, and Lionel Messi, in the past.
